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The Weekend Style & Memories

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I love the weekend because I can dress however I want. I can stay in oversize pj pants, driving moccasins and hoodies or I can dash about in a cocktail dress (whether the occasion calls or not). This weekend, I plan to do a bit of both. Tonight: cocktail attire for a charity party; Tomorrow: pjs & mocs; Tomorrow Evening: I may have to bust out my leather leggings in honor of Bikes, Blues and Barbecue. They helped me snag my sweetheart two years ago this weekend, after all…

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You never know what the weekend holds!

Image Credits: one, two, three, four, five, six – dance party the night I met my beau

Bag Lovin’

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One day…oh one day…

Chanel bag via Le Fashion

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Chanel bag via {this is glamorous}

Best Dressed: Natalia Vodianova

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I have a serious crush on Natalia Vodianova, the stunning, effervescent, versatile, Russian-model, mother of three, princess beauty. See more at Elle UK’s style file.

Gorgeous Gwyneth

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While she is of course still stunning, these are my favorite shots of her. Discovered via DesignLoveFest and DressDesignDecor. Photos: By Mario Testino for Vanity Fair (2000)

Today I’m Loving

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Being barefoot

Coffee – now that I can have my half & half again

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Swimsuits…holiday in 26 days!

Trunks

Pretty boxes

Light and bright rooms (my entire house is being painted eggshell)

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Cool whip…can’t seem to get enough

My precious boyfriend

Image Credits: one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, last two – mine

Feeling Dreamy

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“you know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams”
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I had a lovely weekend with my sweetheart. We realized we are officially old when we left the music festival early. I do believe we had heat exhaustion, but it was nice that we were on the same page…even if it was a rather lame one. Sometimes one only needs a single night away to realize the comforts of air conditioning and a clean bed or kisses from puppies and take-out.

Today it’s rainy. And it sounds like this outside…

I’m feeling dreamy and lethargic after spending 1/2 the weekend in extreme heat and the other 1/2 in extreme relaxation mode.

This would be nice…

As would this…

And wouldn’t we all love to have an office like this to get creative in? We are shifting cubes in my office and I am not looking forward to it. I try to be a person that embraces change, but sometimes it truly is hard, isn’t it? Even with the little things that aren’t of much importance…like where you sit or whom you sit by.

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More from the beautiful backyard wedding

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I must share these photos from the wedding in the delta, mentioned here and here. It was lovely and fun and seemed so effortless, although I’m sure it wasn’t! It all took place on Lake Chicot in Robert’s hometown of Lake Village. There are so many dying towns in South Arkansas but this doesn’t feel like one of them. The people are friendly, they know how to throw a party and they eat hella good.

The backyard, tables, flowers and lake.

The extended dock

The bride’s father, Mr. Paul, fished out a hat that had gone astray.

The partaaay

Flip-flop basket, best idea ever!

The cake

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Amazing music

More amazing music…The revivalists, straight from NOLA.

Me, Robert and his lovely mom

Bliss

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The other day I was looking at the lovely blog Apartment34. While Erin, the owner of the blog, is off getting hitched she asked some of her favorite bloggers to share the things that bring them joy. Sometimes it’s really good to look at your life and recognize the things that truly bliss you out.

Here mine goes! (In no particular order)

Warm Weather

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Sun-drenched afternoons, midnight swims, baseball games, picnics, sundresses. This girl loves summer.

Girlfriends

My girlfriends mean everything to me.

Food

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Food and the dining experience. Long conversations over dessert and wine. Meals that make you appreciate being alive. Trying a new recipe and knocking it out of the park. Fresh fruit. I believe in eating for sustenance of the soul.

Being a girl

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Makeup. Tulle. Smoky Eyes. Sky-high heels. Baubles and bangles and berets and belts. Hair -curly or teased or straight or up. I love being a girl because of all the wonderful things a girl can be.

Reading/Learning

Becoming more aware of the world through the words of those capable of expressing amazing, insightful things.

Everyday Luxuries

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Fresh flowers, laughs, puppies…

Winding down

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Crawling into a clean bed, lounging on a rainy afternoon, sleeping in, the few moments before you drift off to sleep…

Adventure

I’m talking travel, music festivals, float trips, a new thrift shop or restaurant. I try to go on adventures often and whenever possible. It keeps life fresh, exciting and provides great photo opps!

Music

On Deck: The Dead Weather, Department of Eagles, Andrew Bird, My Morning Jacket listen

Music feeds my soul. Discovering a new band or song can make my whole day turn around. Concerts, instruments, singing…I couldn’t live without it.

Merriment

Whether it’s a holiday, a birthday party, a  job well-done or just the weekend. I love to celebrate, drink champagne and enjoy life’s happy moments.

Love



The love of my sweet-as-pie beau, my family, my puppies…love is the thing, you know?

Lonny Mag/I want this. I am obsessed with Lucite lately!

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The new issue of Lonny Magazine came out. I die. I’ve been stalking to see if there was an April/May issue out, only to find it via Elements of Style.  Not only do I love every little piece of each issue, there is even more Lucite in this one! A while back I posted about the computer table come Lucite vanity here.

Here is a gorgeous Lucite trunk?!?!?

Love this.

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Want to recreate this room soooo badly.

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Mental note: want dark blue walls in my (one day) dining room.

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Maybe my fave bedroom ever. Especially enjoy the wallpaper and use of framery.

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By looking everywhere for Lucite anything. I found some amazing sites for tables. Check out Hive and Elizabeth Bauer.